Risks and Warnings for Suprax (cefixime)

As with all antibiotics, Suprax (cefixime) can cause diarrhea. In some rare cases, some people get a very bad form of diarrhea caused by bacteria called C. difficile. The symptoms include watery or bloody stool, stomach pain and cramps, and fever. It can start weeks or even months after taking Suprax (cefixime). If you have any of these symptoms, don't try to treat them on your own, call your doctor immediately.

Common concerns from people taking Suprax (cefixime)

The dose of Suprax (cefixime) will need to be lowered if you have poor kidney function. If you have a history of kidney problems, talk to your doctor to see if a different medicine might be better for you.

It needs to be dose adjusted if you have kidney problems.

With poor kidney function, the drug can accumulate in your body and increase your risk of side effects.